Welcome to the Church of the Ascension!
"The Church with the Beautiful Gardens"
 


There's always a lot of activity going on at the Church of the Ascension.
Visit often to stay up to date with all the latest information.


 

 

Up-Coming Events 


Community Health Care
St. M
ary’s Hospital is now offering community access to health care in Lexington Park.  This is an opportunity for people who have no health insurance or physician to obtain basic medical evaluation, treatment, and referral to appropriate resources for health care.  The Health Connections van will be staffed by volunteer health professionals.  A small administrative fee may be charged.  The van will be at the Lexington Park Library on Mondays from 1-5 p.m.   Come see and please spread the word! 


Acolytes

Please contact the church office if your child is in 4th grade or above and would like to become an Acolyte. It is a great and fun way to help your church.


Choir

The Church Choir and the Handbell Choir would love to have some new members. The Adult Choir is open to high school or older. The Handbell Choir is open to middle school or older, have an interest in hand bells, and know how to read music. Please contact our Choir Director, Diane Trautman, via the church office at 301-863-8551 if you would like to participate.


Sunday School

Registration for Sunday School is always open to everyone and the new school year began on September 11th!  Please register your children soon so that we can welcome them into another exciting year of learning!


Church of the Redeemer

The Church of the Redeemer in Biloxi, MS, was devastated by Hurricane Katrina.  Take a look to see

what can happen with prayer, faith, and the help of others.

Maria Morgan Caring Bridge

Maria was seriously injured in a car accident on July 11th.  Her family has setup a blog to keep everyone aware of her progress.  Please visit Caring Bridge to follow her progress and to share your prayers for her recovery.  May God bless and strengthen Maria and watch over the entire Morgan family during this difficult time.


Scout Sunday

Please join us for Scout Sunday on February 5th at the 10:30 service.  Please wear your uniform.  If you would like to participate in the service by reading or carrying flags, lease contact the Parish Secretary at 301-863-8551.


Pancake Supper

Please join us on February 21st for our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5-7pm.  Cost is $10 per family, $5 per person, under 6 free.  Please join us!


Annual Meeting Reports

The reports from the Annual Parish Meeting are available here.


Celebration of New Ministry

Take a look at the pictures from the Celebration of New Ministry for Rev. Page on our Facebook page!


Meditation, Prayer, & Music

Everyone is cordially invited to attend Contemplated Prayer with Rev. Page on Wednesdays from 11:15am-12noon in the Church sanctuary.


Soup-er Sundays

Please join us at our new time on Sunday afternoons from 1 - 2 pm (yes! Christmas and New Year's Day!) for some warm soup.  This is a new outreach program to help those in need with a warm meal and is open to everyone at no cost.  Come for food, come to help, come to share some fellowship with our neighbors and friends.  Please call the church office or check here for more information.  All are welcome. 


Market America

Here is the link to Market America.  Anyone can use this link to shop.  The buyer receives discounts and cash back rewards and the Church of the Ascension also receives a reward on every sale.


Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity  is sponsoring an aluminum can fundraiser.


Pasta, Sauces, Beans, Rice,

Canned Meats, Baking Mixes 

 

The food pantry in the county is in extremely short supply and can use any type of canned goods, boxed cereal, peanut butter or packaged dinners.  Please bring your donations to the Church Narthex. 

 

Don't forget your GROCERY BAGS and

clean EGG CARTONS too!

 


The Church of the Ascension

21641Great Mills Road 
Lexington Park, MD 20653 
(301) 863-8551 (Office) 
(301) 863-6487 (Fax)

E-Mail: The Rev. Sherrill Page

   Parish Secretary

Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

 

visitors since November 11, 1998. 

Last Updated: February 04, 2012

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